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admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Port Harcourt Refinery’s N1,045/Litre Price Stirs Concerns

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has come under scrutiny for selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N1,045 per litre—N75 higher than the N970 per litre offered by the Dangote Refinery.     The revelation has raised concerns among stakeholders, including marketers, who have been reluctant […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Shock And Sorrow As WHO Africa Director-Elect Dies Suddenly At 55

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Director-elect, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, has died at the age of 55, sending shockwaves across the global health community.     The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his X handle expressed shock at the passing of Ndugulile on Wednesday.   […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Counsel Defends Speed Darlington Over Arrest, Denies Bail Jump Allegation

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria         The legal counsel to singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his recent arrest by the police.     In a statement issued by his lawyer, Stan Alieke, the counsel refuted claims that the artist jumped bail, asserting that his arrest […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Congratulates NNPC On Port Harcourt Refinery Revamp, Calls For Transparency

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has lauded the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for successfully revamping the old Port Harcourt refinery, which he described as a fulfilment of a long-standing promise.     In a statement shared on social media, Obi disclosed that the refinery’s installed production capacity […]
admin - November 26, 2024

NIGERIA: 3 Soldiers Killed In Fierce Clash With Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Three soldiers were on Monday killed during a fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.     The Defence Headquarters confirmed the deaths in a statement released on Tuesday while also praising the bravery of the troops involved in repelling the […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Fintiri Bans Covered Plate Numbers for Government Officials, Vows Executive Order

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria       Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has issued a directive prohibiting all government officials, regardless of status, from covering their vehicle plate numbers while plying roads in the state.     The governor made this declaration while receiving an award of excellence as a gender-friendly governor from Adamawa […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Apex-Pitch Medicals CEO Gets Endorsed By YOCEN as African Icon of Hope

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria          Mr. Onu Kenneth Ekenedilichukwu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apex-Pitch Medicals, has been officially recognised by the Youth Coalition for Education in Nigeria (YOCEN) as an African Icon of Hope for his exceptional contributions to the healthcare sector in Nigeria.     The announcement was made […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Ex-Minister Uju Kennedy Takes On Teacher Who Allegedly Abused 5-Year Old Student

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria          In a case that has left many reeling, a five-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by her class teacher.     The case took an interesting turn when a former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, announced that she would be representing the young girl in court. […]
admin - November 26, 2024

Kenya Celebrates 60 Years Of Diplomacy And Peacekeeping

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          Kenya is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 60 years of global diplomatic engagement and peacekeeping contributions.     The celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, will run from November 26 to December 7, showcasing the country’s achievements in fostering unity, economic integration, and […]
admin - November 26, 2024

NNPC Ltd Delivers Port Harcourt Refinery …As Plant Begins Truck-out of Products.

By Lisa Chankat , Nigeria          The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has begun the blending of crude oil at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.     On Tuesday, trucks began loading […]
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